Sports Authority Of India Canteen Services Fixed Menu Tender Nicobar Andaman 2025

Tender Overview

Sports Authority Of India (SAI) invites bids for canteen services on a fixed menu rate model at Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar (744301). The scope covers vegetarian and non-vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages inside building premises exclusive to employees/patients/in-house personnel. Estimated contract value is ₹11,707,063.20 with an EMD of ₹352,000. The contract allows up to 25% quantity or duration adjustments at issue and post-issuance, and permits excess settlement for addons within agreed limits. An office must be located in the consignee’s state, with online validation via GeM for MSE reservations. Bidders should ensure delivery cadence, documentation, and compliance with ATC requirements. This procurement emphasizes in-house catering within a government-backed sports facility framework and prioritizes vendors with regional presence and manufacturing/operational capability in Andaman & Nicobar.

Key differentiators include internal workforce catering for medical/athlete environments and a fixed menu mechanism designed to standardize pricing across meal categories. Unique clauses cover quantity flexibility, addon charges, and mandatory online MSE validation.

This tender presents a concrete opportunity for regional food service providers to participate under a government procurement framework, with specific emphasis on in-house premises catering and compliant service delivery.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Canteen services inside building premises (exclusive for employees/patients/in-house personnel)
• Menu model: Fixed menu rate structure; vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
• Meal coverage: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Beverages
• Location: Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar (744301)
• Estimated value: ₹11,707,063.20; EMD: ₹352,000
• Contract flexibility: Option to adjust quantity/duration up to 25%; excess settlement allowed with addon charges within limit
• Service location requirement: Office of service provider must be in the state of consignee; documentary evidence required
• Payment terms/EMD submission: DD-based EMD accepted; hard copy due within 5 days of bid end/opening; SBI Car Nicobar account for DD
• MSE reservation: Reserved for eligible MSEs from the state of inviting authority with valid Udyam registration; OEM manufacturer must be the bidder to avail benefits
• BOQ: No items listed in BOQ
• ATC compliance: Upload all required certificates/documents; non-submission leads to rejection
• ATC procurement framework: GeM-based online validation and evaluation; purchase preference for state-residing MSEs

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹352,000 via Account Payee Demand Draft in favor of The Centre Incharge, SAI STC Car Nicobar, payable at State Bank of India, Car Nicobar; scanned DD proof to be uploaded; hard copy due within 5 days of bid end/opening
• Delivery/Service Office: Office of Service Provider must be in the consignee state; documentary evidence required
• Bidding preference: MSE reservation for eligible state-based manufacturers/OEMs with online validation and buyer verification; traders excluded for goods
• Documentation: Upload GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD proof, technical compliance, OEM authorizations; missing documents result in rejection
• ATC/Corrections: Compliance with ATC and Corrigendum; non-compliance leads to rejection
• Quantity/Duration flexibility: Up to 25% increase/decrease at contract issue; post-issuance limits apply
• Payments: Terms governed by GeM; addon charges allowed within excess settlement percentage with documented evidence
• Warranty/Support: Not explicitly stated; ensure service readiness for canteen operations within government facility